Sidney Tee Top Knitting Pattern

Sidney Tee in Juniper Moon Neve

What Is Being Made

The Sidney Tee is a fitted summer knit top designed by Pamela Wynne as part of the Stria Collection by Juniper Moon Farm. This garment is a classic short-sleeved tee available in eight sizes ranging from XS to 4X, with finished bust measurements from 29½ inches to 57½ inches. The finished length varies from 23½ inches in the smallest size to 31 inches in the largest size, making it suitable for various body types and proportions.

Construction Method

The Sidney Tee is constructed using a seamless top-down knitting method, which allows the garment to be worked in one continuous piece from the neckline downward. This approach eliminates the need for seaming and provides a smooth, comfortable fit. The pattern begins with a yoke section worked flat before transitioning to circular knitting for the body and sleeves.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques to shape the garment:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) forms the primary fabric, creating a smooth, classic knit appearance with a flat, refined surface ideal for summer wear.
• Increases are used strategically throughout the yoke to create the necessary shaping. The pattern uses make one left (m1L) and make one right (m1R) increases, which are invisible increases that maintain the integrity of the fabric.
• Decreases including knit two together (k2tog) and slip, slip, knit (ssk) are employed during the yoke shaping to achieve the fitted silhouette.
• Circular knitting is used for seamless construction of the body and sleeves once the flat yoke section is complete.
• Seam stitches (marked stitches worked at regular intervals) help define the garment's structure and aid in finishing.

Yarn and Materials

The Sidney Tee is designed to be knitted with Juniper Moon Farm Neve, a cotton chain yarn that creates a soft, cool, and breathable fabric—perfect for warm-weather garments. The main color (MC) requires 3 to 7 hanks depending on the size, with the yardage increasing proportionally for larger sizes. A contrast color (CC) in 1 hank is also used, adding design interest through color blocking or accent details. The pattern specifies Neve in color #15 Grace for the main color and color #08 Tree Frog for the contrast color.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires US 7 (4.5 mm) circular and double-pointed needles as the primary needles for achieving the correct gauge. A smaller needle size—US 6 (4 mm) circular and double-pointed needles—is used for ribbed edges or sections requiring a tighter gauge. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch using the larger needles. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction sections.

Pattern Details and Sizing

The Sidney Tee pattern provides comprehensive sizing information with specific stitch counts and measurements for each size. The yoke section features detailed decrease sequences that are customized for each size, ensuring proper fit across the shoulders and chest. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and includes clear row-by-row instructions for the yoke construction, which forms the foundation for the entire garment's fit and drape.